Tuesday, 12/16 Update on Stephanie

We had our Tuesday appointment with Dr. Lemmon. Everything went well and he removed one of the two drains that were in place after the surgery. We hope to have the other one taken out next Tuesday. Pray for that, please!

Stephanie is doing great. She may be an inspiration to some of you that follow our situation but you really have no idea how great she is through all this. She is a true inspiration to me and I see her in all her glory through good and bad times. Stephanie is stronger than I ever imagined, keeping her spirits high when we are now approaching two years of less that perfect health, countless trips to doctors and hospitals, sleepless nights, sick from medication and on and on. All the while caring for me and our two year old son, Levi.

She gets her strength through knowing God has a plan and is working it out in our lives. This is where I am so proud of her. She could easily be discouraged and grumpy and carry a why me attitude. She does not. Not even in times of struggle. I have seen her break down many times. Her prayer every time, she just wants to feel normal again. Even as close to the situation as I am, I can't imagine what she is going through. And thus we come full circle. Jesus knows what she is going through and more. Where my love and support can only carry her so far, His love is never ending.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

I am also grateful to all our family and friends that have been so supportive in our time of need. You will never know how much your persistence to help has blessed us! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I pray that each one of you reading this has a very merry Christmas!

I'll update next week after Steph's doctor appointment. God bless!